Sneak Peek: The 2011 AIA Houston Home Tour

Nine modern homes of all sizes will be featured on this year's home tour of the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The tour, which takes place in October, is one of the organization's largest events, encompassing two days, 200 volunteers and cooperation from homeowners, architects and the community, according to a release. The homes, designed by local architects and firms, were chosen by a jury.

Home sizes range from the 6,000-square-foot 9° House designed by Interloop-Architecture to the shoebox-sized (540 square feet) 806 Fisher Street designed by Donna Kacmar, FAIA.

The tour, which is going into its 25th year, takes place October 22 and 23 and costs $25 ($20 if you ride your bike). For information, visit aiahouston.org.

For a sneak peek, scroll through for images of some of the featured homes.

Interior, 515 Ridge Street

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527 Columbia Street, by studioMET

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Interior, 527 Columbia Street

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806 Fisher Street, by Donna Kacmar FAIA

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Interior, 806 Fisher Street

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2409 Avalon Place, by Inter-Loop Architecture

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Interior, 2409 Avalon Place

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2829 Nottingham Street, by Natalye Appel + Associates Architects

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Interior, 2829 Nottingham Street

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4002 Meadow Lake Lane, by m+a architecture studio

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Interior, 4002 Meadow Lake Lane

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5906 Grace Lane, by m+a architecture studio

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Interior, 5906 Grace Lane

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Rice University (Entrance 4), by Stern and Bucek Architects

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